William "Will" Hooge

Will died on June 1, 2022, surrounded by his family, from complications of diabetes.

Will was preceded in death by his parents, Donald Hooge and Queenie Jones; and his grandparents, Cyril and Laura Hooge.

He is survived by his former wife, Vera Lara Hooge; his brothers, James (Ann Marie), Robert (Amy) and Michael Hooge and many beloved nieces and nephews.

After graduating from Texas A&M University, he worked for Bryan Police Department for 29 years. As a police officer he served in patrol, criminal investigations, and as a school resource officer. He retired in 2009.

Will loved the outdoors. He was a hunter and enjoyed being in the woods. Will was a champion competition shooter, twice placing in the Governor’s 20. After one local competition he was referred to as, “Dead Eye Hooge”.

Will was a good hearted man who will be remembered by his family, friends, fellow officers and the school children he protected.

Visitation will be Monday, June 6, 2022, from 6:30-8:30 pm, with a Rosary service at 7:00 pm at Memorial Funeral Chapel in Bryan, Texas. Funeral Mass will be Tuesday, June 7, 2022 at 3:00 pm at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bryan, Texas. Burial will be June 9, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. in Pleasanton, Texas.